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July 7, 2020

Sports Headlines

RED SOX

More than a dozen Black men have spent years telling Red Sox they were sexually abused by former clubhouse manager Donald ‘Fitzy’ Fitzpatrick

The former clubhouse manager, Donald “Fitzy” Fitzpatrick, pleaded guilty to criminal charges of attempted sexual battery in 2002, admitting that he used Red Sox team memorabilia to lure young, Black clubhouse workers into secluded areas of the team’s Florida spring training facility, where he abused them.

By The Associated Press | MassLive

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CORONAVIRUS

Massachusetts phase 3 reopening plan for youth, adult amateur sports labels football, basketball, soccer as too ‘high risk’ to resume games

Massachusetts released reopening guidance for youth sports on Monday.

By Michael Bonner | mbonner@masslive.com

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RED SOX

Mookie Betts, ex Boston Red Sox star, criticizes MLB for coronavirus testing delays, response to ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement

Betts didn't hold back in his criticism of Major League Baseball.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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RED SOX

Boston Red Sox haven’t faced coronavirus testing delays that have plagued other teams, but do expect ‘hiccups along the way'

So far the Red Sox haven't faced many issues with the testing protocols.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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PATRIOTS

Ranking the 10 New England Patriots positional groups as they head into training camp

The secondary remains New England's strongest area.

By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com

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RED SOX

Why Boston Red Sox moved game start times to 7:30 p.m. for 2020 season

Night games at Fenway Park will start at 7:30 p.m. this summer.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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